Monterey is a favorite weekend getaway destination, for couples, families, and girlfriends. It is a short drive away, the oceanside location makes it easy to find delicious restaurants. There are so many options that it’s difficult to choose where to eat dinner. However, lodging is something we can always agree on. This is the easy part Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.
Monterey Plaza is our favourite hotel in Monterey. The elegant hotel boasts refined rooms and a full-service spa. The location is unbeatable, as it’s only a short walk from Monterey’s Cannery Row, gorgeous beaches, and other downtown attractions.
The Room to Book Ocean View Balcony
This 400-square-foot room can accommodate two queens or one king. It is elegant, spacious, and comfortable. It has ocean views and a private balcony that overlooks the water. You can enjoy your morning coffee while listening to the crashing waves and relaxing in your bathrobe.
The Dish to Order A Tasting Menu at Coastal Kitchen
You don’t need to leave the hotel to enjoy a memorable, elevated meal that highlights the Monterey seafood. Coastal Kitchen has a seasonal menu that features exquisite dishes such as diver sea scallops and hand-cut pasta with truffles. They also offer dessert.
Schooners, a long-standing favorite of locals, offers casual dining. You can enjoy classics such as clam chowder and coippino along with burgers and steaks. You can also enjoy Dungeness Crab Benedict, Belgia waffles and freshly-pressed juices for breakfast. There are also menus for children.
The Drink to Love Big Little Lies
A colorful drink with a view of the sunset over the ocean is what makes “vacay” special. Monterey Plaza’s rooftop deck offers the perfect place to enjoy this picturesque scene. For a relaxing evening of vacay vibes, order a “Big Little Lies” with Ketel One Grapefruit juice, Mumm champagne, juices, and Aperol.
The Spa Treatment You Can Splurge on — CBD Wellness Massage
The Vista Blue Spa at Monterey Plaza Hotel offers luxurious spa treatments. It is a state of the art wellness facility with breathtaking ocean views and a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Vista Blue Spa has been named one of Travel & Leisure’s TOP 25 Spas three years running. It offers an unforgettable luxury spa experience.
The CBD Wellness Massage uses a combination of CBD hemp oil with organic healing herbs to reduce stress and inflammation. This non-psychoactive, organic CBD oil is extracted from Colorado-grown hemp. It promotes deep relaxation, skin rejuvenation, and is completely natural.
Where to Take the Kids Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has been acclaimed around the world as one of the most beautiful aquariums in the world. It’s located just a few blocks from the Monterey Plaza Hotel. It’s a great way to spend the day even if you don’t have kids. You can see sea otters and penguins, as well as sharks and a stunning display of glowing jellyfish.
